Larne RNLI rescues crew members after fishing vessel breaks down near main shipping lanes

Larne RNLI rescues crew members after fishing vessel breaks down near main shipping lanes

Larne RNLI came to the aid of two crew members onboard a broken-down fishing boat near shipping lanes on Monday evening (July 6).

Larne RNLI rescues fishing boat after breakdown near busy shipping lanes

(Photo: Jason Bain) A fishing boat carrying two crew members was safely brought back to Larne Harbour on Monday evening after suffering a mechanical failure close to one of Northern Ireland’s busiest shipping routes. Volunteer crew from Larne RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat following a request from HM Coastguard at 7.42pm on Monday after receiving reports that the vessel had broken down at sea. The incident unfolded north-east of the Ea…

Larne RNLI Tows Broken-Down Fishing Boat Safely to Port

Larne RNLI rescued two people aboard a disabled fishing boat off the County Antrim coast on Sunday evening after the vessel suffered mechanical failure. The volunteer crew launched the all-weather lifeboat Machiko Nancy at 7.42 pm on 6 July at…